Finial with Arabic Inscription'Ya, Da'im' ('Oh, Everlasting!'), 17th century, Attributed to probably Iran, Steel; inlaid with gold on front and silver foil overlay on reverse, H. (with brackets) 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm), Metal, Finials such as this example likely came from the tops of standards ('alams) carried in Shi'i processions to commemorate the martyrdom of Husain, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, at the battle of Karbala
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